MBA Program Locations: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

MBA Program Locations: Saskatoon, SK

AT A GLANCE
TUITION & FEES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Weekend Classes: 16 weekends/year for 2 years

  • Courses: 16 total

  • Tuition: Semester-by-semester basis

  • Specialization: 8 options available

  • Blended Delivery: In-person & online courses

  • Non-Traditional Path: Accessible to degree/diploma holders with significant experience



  • Total Years: 2

  • Total Credits: 48

  • NS Students: $39,246.24

  • Other Province Students: $42,513.44


Note: Off-campus program is only accessible to Domestic students and landed immigrants

Tuition and fees are based on blended delivery of 9 In-Person courses and 7 Online courses. Note that the rates are in Canadian currency and based on the 2025/2065 academic year. This is an estimate only; a final calculation cannot be determined until the student’s registration is complete. Fees are subject to change for subsequent academic years.


You can review full Graduate Tuition & Fee details here.
  • Bachelor’s Degree: B+ (75%) average from a recognized university

  • Application Form: Completed form and non-refundable fee

  • Transcripts: Official transcripts for all post-secondary study

  • Resume: Employment experience, skills, community involvement, interests

  • Statement of Intent: 500–800 words on desire to enter the program

  • Reference Letters: Three letters (preferably one professional and one academic) each with a completed reference form

  • GMAT/GRE: Satisfactory scores

  • English Proficiency: Satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)

  • Interview: Satisfactory performance

    • For Candidates Without an Undergraduate Degree


  • May be admitted as non-traditional students based on strong career and/or volunteer experience

  • Assessed individually on experience and training/course performance

  • Must provide all documentation listed above

  • Must submit a 4–6 page essay outlining their desire to enter the program

    • Important Notes


  • Reference letters must be originals and sent directly by referees

  • Only official transcripts sent by issuing institutions are accepted

  • GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS scores must be sent directly by the testing service

  • Photocopies of any required documents will not be accepted

    • Hosted at Great Plains College, Warman

    The Cape Breton University (CBU) MBA in Community Economic Development (CED) has been delivered face-to-face in Warman hosted at Great Plains College on weekends for over 10 years and is fully accredited by Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance.

    All classes are delivered in person at the Great Plains College, Warman.

    With classes scheduled for about 16 weekends a year over a 2-year period, the MBA in CED caters to working professionals who need the flexibility to balance work, family, and studies.

    All courses are delivered on weekends by acclaimed faculty from all across Canada, allowing you to advance your career while continuing to work by earning your MBA degree in 24-26 months.

    This program is accessible for both business and non-business degree holders, as well as applicants who have significant managerial experience without a degree background.  To find out if you qualify for admission and a GMAT waiver, send your resume and unofficial transcript(s) to mba@cbu.ca.

    Flexible & Accessible MBA Program

    The CBU MBA is an accessible program, open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who do not have an undergraduate degree and show potential for success in graduate level study.  Extensive career and/or volunteer experience are expected. These candidates will be assessed individually in such areas as experience and performance in a number of education/training courses.

    Potential applicants can send their resumes and unofficial transcript(s) to mba@cbu.ca for a preliminary assessment of their program eligibility and potential for GMAT waiver.

    Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree, and show potential for success in graduate-level study, may be admitted to the MBA in CED as non-traditional students. Extensive career and/or volunteer experience are expected. These candidates will be assessed individually in such areas as experience and performance in a number of education/training courses. Applicants must provide all documentation listed above and a 4-6 page essay outlining their desire to enter the program.

    Reference letters must be originals, and sent directly by the referees. Only official transcripts sent by the Registrar of the issuing institution will be accepted. The Educational Testing Service must forward GMAT, GRE, andTOEFL/IELTS score reports. Photocopies of any of these documents will not be accepted.

    Course Schedules

    Review the course schedules for upcoming intake starting September 2026.

    Course Curriculum

    Designed to foster capacities of analysis, critical thinking, leadership, and effective communication, the MBA in CED program equips students with both theoretical foundations and practical skills; the knowledge and tools to function effectively and productively in an increasingly changing global community.

    There is a significant amount of reading, writing and class discussion within each course. In addition, each student is required to complete an Applied Research Project, the culmination of the degree, which approaches a problem in a holistic, multidisciplinary manner and must meet the highest academic standards.

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